# Minimalist Circular Docks The Oree Pebble 2 Charger Looks More Like a Pedestal By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oree-pebble-2 References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/oree-pebble-2-speaker-charger.php) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oree/oree-pebble-2) Technology is becoming so refined that more often than not these gadgets are becoming stylishly undercover such as the Oree Pebble 2. It might be a charger and speaker for the smartphone, but it looks more like a pedestal for which the beloved device rests upon when not in use. Smartphones have become a sort of lifeline for people after all. The Oree Pebble 2 charger and speaker was designed in Castelnaudary, France. Available in both high-quality solid wood and hand-finished stone, uses bluetooth and standard Qi technology to connect with and [wirelessly charge most Android devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qi2-trio-wireless-charging-pad). [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirise3), however, require Orée's [walnut and leather Power Sleeve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-valet) to receive power. It is great for music streaming, hands-free conference calls and everything in between. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Undercover Technology:** As technology becomes more refined, there are opportunities for creating gadgets that are stylishly undercover like the Oree Pebble 2 charger and speaker. - **Wireless Charging:** As wireless charging becomes more popular, there are opportunities to improve and innovate the technology in a variety of industries. - **Multi-functional Devices:** There is a growing trend towards multi-functional devices that serve multiple purposes, such as the Oree Pebble 2 charger and speaker, and this presents opportunities in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry has opportunities to create more stylish and multi-functional gadgets, as well as to improve wireless charging technology. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies have opportunities to incorporate design-focused technology products, such as the Oree Pebble 2 charger and speaker, that blend with the decor of homes. - **Conference Technology:** Companies in the conference technology industry have opportunities to create multi-functional devices such as the Oree Pebble 2 that can be used for music streaming and hands-free conference calls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Naturalistic Stone Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einova-charging-stone.md) - [Spherical Wireless Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dockorb.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Sculptural Smartphone Wireless Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-charging-station.md) - [Minimalist Dual-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-powerthru-2in1-charging-stand.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [Relaxing Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-wireless-charger-lamp.md) - [Timber Technology Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-charging-station.md) - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md)